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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join Nature Forward and AI expert Masheika Allgood for a webinar on how data centers affect the health of our local water systems! Tuesday, August 25th from 7:00pm-8:30pm via Zoom.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The Eastern Redbuds (Cercis canadensis) are in bloom! Learn more about the tree our logo is inspired by🔍🌱 PS… Forage redbud flowers responsibly Photos by BONAP, Matt Tillett, Megan McCarty, Dick Daniels, Jeffery Gammon, Klikini

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Winter’s not over yet! Bradley, our habitat manager, loves winter tree ID so much he’s not ready to be done talking about it just yet. Can you guess which tree he’s describing?

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Wednesday was Maryland Data Center Lobby Day! See how you can make a difference and speak up for data centers reform: Maryland 2026 GA Data Center Bills: natureforward.org/data-center-... Marylanders for Data Center Reform Coalition: natureforward.org/mfdcr/

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

ONE week from today! Join us for the Montgomery County Executive Candidates' Green Forum next Monday, March 17th from 7:00-8:30pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center. form.jotform.com/260515385836...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Join us in the push for data center reform in Maryland! Nature Forward was proud to serve as an expert witness in support of the Clean Capacity Bill. Urge your representative to pass this bill and other critical data center reform legislation. Take action today: natureforward.org/data-center-...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Check out the speakers and panelists lined up for Nature Forward’s Naturally Latinos Conference - March 26-28!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Nature Forward’s Naturally Latinos Conference is coming up soon! Join us March 26-28 virtually and in-person to come together as a community and embrace the importance of our connection to nature and to one another.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Tell YOUR legislators why you want responsible and transparent data center development in MD. Join the Marylanders for Data Center Reform Coalition on Wednesday, March 11th for a Rally on Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis before our inaugural Lobby Day for data center reform.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Join us for the Montgomery County Executive Candidates' Green Forum on March 16th from 7pm-8:30pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Nature Forward's Naturally Latinos 2026 Conference is coming up: March 26-28! Hear from MasPaz, local DC muralist, who designed the 2026 Naturally Latinos logo which includes a Blackburian warbler and a swamp rose mallow flower (Hibiscus moscheutos).

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This program would reduce litter in our waterways and parks. More bottles are recycled and fewer would end up in landfills. More info here: www.3rcfordc.org www.choosecleanwater.org/blog/2025/9/...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

DC needs a bottle bill NOW! The basics: customers pay a 10-cent refundable deposit when purchasing a plastic or glass bottle or aluminum can. Then, they can return their emptied beverage container to a drop-off location and get their 10-cents back.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Virginia lost $1.6 BILLION in revenue due to state sales tax exemptions for the data center industry in FY2025. Today, Renee Grebe, our VA Conservation Advocate, headed down to Richmond for Data Center Lobby Day in Virginia! Read more here: natureforward.org/2026-va-ga-p...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Pictures from the Virginia Conservation Network’s Conservation Lobby Day! We spoke with several Virginia legislators about our legislative priorities for the General Assembly which include data center reform, managing invasive plants, supporting sustainability, and renewable energy.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The Maryland General Assembly has officially begun! As we advocate for environmental legislation in this year's session, we want to hear from you! Help us decide which three bills will be our priorities in this General Assembly. Read more and vote here: natureforward.org/vote-for-202...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Join the Howard Human and Civil Rights Law Review for their 11th Annual C. Clyde Ferguson Jr. Symposium on Thursday, February 5th from 10am-4pm and hear from our Director of Conservation, Lydia Lawrence, on how we can restore balance in a changing climate. www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annua...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Hear from our DC Conservation Advocate, Jamoni Overby, at the Marshall Heights Community Development Org's upcoming event: The Keynote Panel 2026. Learn more about climate change, emergency preparedness, and disaster recovery in DC. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-keynot...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The 2026 Maryland Environmental Legislative Summit is coming up! Join the Maryland Community Coalition for the Environment on Wednesday, January 28th from 4:30-6:00pm in Annapolis for a night of conversation and connection! Register here: bit.ly/envirosummit...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

DC's Bottle Bill: 💲Customers pay an initial 10 cent tax when purchasing beverage containers 💰Customers, then, get their deposit refunded when their empty container is returned This program would reduce litter, drive community engagement, and more. Stay tuned for more Bottle Bill info!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Montgomery County, Maryland's Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Law is now in effect! Learn more here: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/bag/ 📷: Renee Grebe, Angie McCarthy, Ben Israel

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy 2026! Let's take a look back at everything we accomplished in 2025 - thanks to you. We're so excited to continue to protect, restore, and advocate for nature this year!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

New article by Samir Ali Nomani, Fairfax County Times: “Board votes to allow electrical substations 100 feet from homes” Renee Grebe, our VA Conservation Advocate, is quoted explaining the impact this decision will have on VA residents and the environment. www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/boa...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Yesterday, the Maryland General Assembly voted to override Gov. Wes Moore's veto of the Data Center Study Bill! This could not have been achieved without you - 1,179 letters were sent to the Maryland General Assembly asking lawmakers to pass legislation to study the impacts of data centers.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Our Collective Power Hour is in less than ONE hour! The Maryland General Assembly's special session will begin on Tuesday - this means we have less than one week to contact elected officials about data center reform. Join our Power Hour at 12pm to take action: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

A few more vibrant colors you can find at Woodend and in the Capital Region! Not sure if we could just pick one…

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

There are so many beautiful colors to see at Woodend and in the Capital Region throughout the year that it’s hard to just pick one!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

There are still a few hours left to give today! We made strides at Woodend to restore out forests and we have advocated for our communities across the Capital Region. Every gift, large or small, makes a real difference! Click here to give what you can: give.natureforward.org/campaign/738...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! Thanks to supporters like you, we have been able to accomplish SO much in the past year! Help us continue our mission of connecting people and nature in the Capital Region by clicking here: give.natureforward.org/campaign/738...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Take a moment to hear about all the work that your donations have helped support this year. Want to help us continue our mission of connecting people and nature in the Capital Region? Click here: give.natureforward.org/campaign/738...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Join Montgomery County SWPN this Thursday! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow! Take a look at what our staff members have been able to accomplish in 2025, thanks to supporters like you. Want to give early? Learn more here: give.natureforward.org/campaign/738...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our forests at Woodend are looking beautiful as the trees prepare for winter! Their leaves are turning all shades of yellow, orange, and red. Check out how different native species look and are changing colors, and keep an eye out for them on your next walk before fall is over!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

One week away! The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is hosting From Redlining to Renew: Advancing Reparative Justice in Policy & Practice on Wednesday, November 5th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Join us and register here: #[bit.ly/3Jca09c

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Why do we associate these animals with Halloween? Is it because they make scary sounds or roam around in the shadows? Either way, these spooky creatures serve important ecological roles in our ecosystems. Spider, Crow, and Owl photos by Jane Gamble Bat photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

It's almost Halloween! Check out some spooky native plants you might find on your next walk through the woods. You won't find Bloodroot or Ghost Plant flowering this time of year, but Doll's Eyes keep their berries until the end of October and Witch Hazels bloom throughout the fall.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The DC Council's hearing on the proposed bottle bill is ongoing! Over 200 people signed up to testify, including our Grassroots Engagement Coordinator, Douglas McRae. The bill aims to reduce litter and river pollution.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

This video from @angie22mccarthy.bsky.social shows just close these facilities are to neighborhoods and communities in Northern Virginia.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We kicked off our Building Community Power for Data Center Reform course today by touring Data Center Alley in Ashburn, VA. These photos show a data center that uses more than 100 diesel generators for emergency energy backup. The facility is right next to a residential neighborhood and park.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Inspired by Rachel Carson's vision, Nature Forward's youth programs are designed to spark curiosity, joy, and discovery. Days Off Camp kicks off next week — if your child is off October 2, we’d love to welcome them for a day of exploration and hands-on fun 🔗 natureforward.org/program/day-...

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Today marks the 63rd anniversary of Rachel Carson's influential book, Silent Spring, that kickstarted the modern environmental movement. The ideas written about in Silent Spring are still relevant today as we continue in our work to protect and advocate for nature!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Hmm, where do frogs come from? Why do birds migrate? Whose fur is that? Ask all these questions and more at Woodend’s Nature Play Space THIS SATURDAY, September 27 between 10am and noon for free, family-friendly📍8940 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase, Md.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

It’s Fall🍁Our GreenKids educators are engaging MCPS high school biology classes in outdoor learing. Over the year, we will work with thousands of students to better understand the health of our shared waters.

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Hello and welcome to another Monday morning meandering ! Today, we are introducing our two new Maryland Climate Corps members, Esö and Bella! Maybe you’ll see them around!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🍂 Fall is Here — and So is Pumpkin Spice Season! 🎃 Celebrate sweater weather and all things pumpkin by treating yourself to the Birds & Beans limited edition, 100% Bird Friendly, Organic Pumpkin Spice Roast. Shop in person or online: natureforward.org/shop

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Find Nature Forward’s table at the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly and DC VOAD’s Open House on September 29 — we look forward to meeting you!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

#OTD in 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. Ada Monzón became a lifeline for over 3 million people, delivering vital information. In 2018, she was named National Weatherperson of the Year. The next year, she joined us at the Naturally Latinos Conference. What an honor

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Today’s visitor—spotted by our wonderful preschool team—is reminding us to hop into the weekend! (Gray Tree Frog, Dryophytes versicolor) To our delightful preschool families: we’ll see you back on Monday, the first day of fall!

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gonatureforward.bsky.social @gonatureforward.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The DC Council approved the Washington Commanders' return to the RFK site with $1B in taxpayer subsidies for the team's owners. But what about the health of the Anacostia River and affordable housing? Read our full statement here: natureforward.org/sustainable-...

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